[Oda thinks he sees that glint of emotion in Otoha's eyes, and he doesn't have the first idea of what to do about it. It's easier when kids cry. They used to cling to his legs until he scooped them up, but grown men don't so much as place a hand on a shoulder without good reason. All Oda can do is offer Otoha the grace of looking away.
[Maybe they ought to talk about something else...
[But...]
Don't mind me saying, Otoha-san, but I resent that that happened to you. ['I'm sorry' in too many words.] It's shit. I'm glad it's over now.
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[Maybe they ought to talk about something else...
[But...]
Don't mind me saying, Otoha-san, but I resent that that happened to you. ['I'm sorry' in too many words.] It's shit. I'm glad it's over now.